Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Madagascar
Types
Lavandula stoechas
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Mediterranean region
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet, Plum
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Headache
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lavandula Stoechas
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Topped Lavender, Spanish Lavender
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Spanish Lavender
Devil's Backbone
In German
Spanish Lavender
Devil's Backbone
In French
Spanish Lavender
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Spanish Lavender
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Ισπανικά Λεβάντα
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Spanish Lavender
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Spanish Lavender
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Spanish Lavender
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Spanish Lavender and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Spanish Lavender and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Lavender and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Lavender is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spanish Lavender and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Spanish Lavender and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Lavender height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Lavender and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Spanish Lavender flower color: Purple, Blue Violet and Plum
Spanish Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Spanish Lavender and Devils Backbone
Care of Spanish Lavender and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spanish Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.